Miniature Bullterrier Puppies Blog

One of the first problems that usually occurs after having a new pet is housetraining it. It seems like Sandra Bakers knows something that we don’t – she promises to potty train our dog in just 7 days! She’s so confident that she’s ready to give back the whole price of the book, if the training wasn’t succesful!

The content of her e-book and audio package is based on real life experience, she had struggled as much with potty training as anyone else, and she summarized her experiences.

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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Miniature Bull Terrier. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Miniature Bull Terrier for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Miniature Bull Terrier hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Miniature Bull Terrier used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Miniature Bull Terrier will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Miniature Bull Terrier feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Bull Terrier as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

The narrow line between training and abuse

Many dog owners think that their Mini Bull Terrier is the smartest in the world. There’s no problem with this, up to certain a point. This point is when the owner expects as much from the dog as if it really was the most intelligent creature the world has ever seen. They expect them to learn everything right away, whereas dogs need time to learn things, the same way as we, humans do. Just in a different way Well, the point is, that training requires time and patience. It can be different for all dogs, but we do have to keep this in mind and take the time and energy to train our Bull Terrier.

Another common mistake (also because of the lack of patience) is to give up. Many people think that they have already tried everything but the dog doesn’t want to learn. In this case, maybe the methods are not the best, or they need more time. There are no dogs who wouldn’t be able to learn at least a few commands. Giving up is never a solution.

So, if we have the time and the patience we can avoid the next, and maybe the biggest mistake: to turn training into abuse. Probably you expect me to tell you where this line is. I can’t. This is something the owner should know. Training is all about communication. If you know your Miniature Bull Terrier, if you pay attention to him, you see how he feels. Unfortunately many dog owners don’t have this ability, because they only keep pets for entertainment, while a dog is much more than that.

Going back to training, a very important rule is that your goal should be that your Mini Bull Terrier obeys to commands because he is keen to do so. NOT BECAUSE HE IS AFRAID. Many-many owners forget about this, and feel the training successful, but actually they are making their dog unhappy. How can someone live happily in fear? No way. These owners are only keeping a dog to make themselves happy, and don’t feel the responsibility they should.

So the point is, that ‘positive training’ is possible. Actually, that’s the only way.

The first difficulties most Miniature Bull Terrier owners face is potty training their puppy. As with general training, the main principles remain the same: a positive, rewarding approach and a lot of patience is required. There are, however a few tips and tricks that will make the whole process faster and easier for both puppy and owner. Find out what Sharda Baker has to say on the topic, who has developed her best practices by years of trial and error.

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Maybe it’s not the best breed to protect the house, but truly cute and playful. See more here.

The Bull Terrier’s most recognizable feature is its egg-shaped head and its unique triangle-shaped eyes. This breed is known to have strong muscle compared to any breed of dog pound for pound. Bull Terriers are popularly known as “the gladiator of the canine race” and walks with a jaunty gait.

Although considered once as a fierce gladiator, it is much gentler today compared to its previous breeds. Bull Terriers are very courageous, scrappy, active, fearless, clownish, and fun-loving. If you want other people to know what a Bull Terrier really is, and you want to share with them the fun of having one, then this Miniature Bullterrier Baby Bodysuit and make them envious. People who get to see your own Bull Terrier wearing this might get all curious and want to know more about the breed. Who knows? They might want to adopt one just like you.

Written by highly experienced dog trainer, Daniel Stevens, Secrets to Dog Training is a comprehensive resource covering all the most important aspects of dog ownership. The 261 page manual is superbly detailed, still the step-by-step format of the book makes it very easy for Miniature Bullterrier owners to understand and apply the instructions. The book also comes with a 30 minute downloadable video. By completing the course, you will learn how to:

• stop and prevent dog fights
• curb your dog’s aggressiveness
• make your dog understand what is right and wrong
• apply techniques professional trainers use
• house train your dog
• stop your dog racing in the house
• deal with a dominant dog
• overcome separation anxiety
• stop your dog jumping on people
• teach your dog when it is appropriate to bark
• understand how your dog thinks and sees the world
• apply the cutting edge Dog Whispering technique
• deal with more than one dog in the house
• stop the family cat being harassed.

Secrets to Dog Training is very comprehensive, easy to understand and effective. If you want to tackle any of your dog’s behavior problems, this book is for you. You can benefit from the book, even if your dog is perfectly trained as the author shares a lot of his insights on the possible best relationship between dog and owner.

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If you are looking for a dog that can take a good romp as well as dish it out, then the Miniature Bull Terrier is the right breed for you! With its ancestors been bred as fighting dogs, you can see that toughness and roughness are built into this little dog. Just by looking at the appearance, one can see from its square and sturdy structure that they possess a good degree of strength.

They are lively and full of energy and when engaging in play, they may have a tendency to jump, bump and maybe knock his playmates over. But due to its aggressiveness, it is best that it be the sole dog in the home. Even when training, these dogs seem like soldiers since they respond very well to firm training. But as one owns a Miniature Bull Terrier, it is best to observe what can irritate him to become violent such as teasing. As they say, it’s all fun, until someone gets hurt.

Having a Miniature Bull Terrier is like having a clown and a small bodyguard at the same time. They enjoy making people laugh with their antics and tirelessness in playing. If one is an active person with a family, this canine is recommended. These dogs have small, sturdy and muscular build with deep chests and long, oval-shaped heads with dark, small, sunken eyes that are narrowly set and thin erect ears. Coats are thin, shiny and coarse coats in almost any color, with or without white patches.  They have a goofy yet protective side. As this reflects the breed standard, then this would be a genuine purebred. There are still many guidelines in the standard so one is strongly recommended to do some reading to determine if the breeder they are visiting is a quality and responsible one. Read the rest of this entry »